Is it a natural supplement ?Just looked it up .
Any side effects ? How long does it last ? Worth having as a back up if it works for you on a bad day but I agree re pills too - just want a magic wand .I will let you know re acupuncture - first challenge will be getting there! Yes,my husband has had enough ,just wants normality and has very little patience which doesn’t help - willask accupuncturist re those herbal pills too.
Glad to talk to someone who understands !!!
Cheers !
Very probably a cyst but until you know …Been to accuppuncture today she thinks breathing problems caused by the painkillers I’ve been taking and anxiety being caused by new inhaler -answers on a postcard please- what to do next ???
Hi Ladies
Sorry you didn’t get more from the acupuncture Jill, maybe a couple more sessions may make a difference, Suec will keep everything crossed for you we always think the worst, my GP said the red marks on my scar are probably psoriosis but it still niggles and I know I will get the Onc to check when I see him next.
It’s difficult because we all want to feel “normal” again, I know I constantley compare myself with others and then stress about my percieved failure which makes me feel worse, it’s a vicious circle, commom sense head tells me that most people are probably struggling with everyday rubbish like me, we all present ourselves to the outside world as doing well and I don’t know why :smileysad:
I spent today at home waiting for some furniture to be delivered so couldn’t do my usual " rush around and get everything done before lunch" and I have had time to assess myself and came to the conclusion that I need to give myself a bloody break it is less than 5 months since active treatment finished and I am still working with the Onc to sort out hormone therapy, it’s no wonder I am struggling with my feelings both physically and mentally, just need to keep telling anxious head to butt out :smileyfrustrated:
Hugs and Best Wishes
Mary x
Would be great if it was that simple eh Mary??!! None of us would chose this would we ??
Going again Friday so hopefully things will
shift ,in the meantime tonight can’t breathe properly -happy days !!!
Ps she told me not to bother with the anti -depressant as side effect can be worse anxiety !!! She thinks it is all linked to medication I am taking .
I agree Jill a simple life would be great, hope things get better for you tonight
Hugs
Mary x
Keep everything crossed for me - could do with some sleep ,last night was a very long night !!!
Slept ok til 3am ,then woke up with pounding heart feeling dreadful .Another long night -off to GP 9.15 ,will take all my energy to get there and not run away !!!
Wish me luck !!!
Good luck Jill at your doctors… try your best not to run away ?
Good luck Sue C at your appointment.
Thinking of both of you and hope that everything will be A alright
Take good care 
Hi Ladies,
I hope you don’t mind if I jump on board. Good luck at those appointments. Jill and Sue, I too wanted to say that you have been such a support to me at times since this time last year when my letter popped through the door and all this Breast Cancer stuff started. Big hugs, isn’t it stange that in the middle of our own pain you can do so much good.
I have a big history with depression, dodgy brain chemicals seem to run in my family, my own experience started with post-natal depression. What I want to say is, being uber anxious is so uncomfortable physically, but also torture mentally. Every minute, hour, day, week you endure is a victory, and also says a lot about your strength of personality. I know it can be wearing for those around you, but don’t let anyone let you feel bad about this. BUT MOST IMPORTANT (sorry for shouting) is that you will get better, it will go away, not sure when or how, BUT IT WILL GET BETTER.
I’ve been following your discussions about whether to take the medication or not, no one can make that decision for you. My experience is that I was on and off various pills for years, when a bout of depression came along I always thought I could deal with it on my own but it got harder and harder as I got older, menopause etc. So now I am some fab pills that give me a good quality of life. Lets face it, a good, enjoyable life is what is important now and we deserve it.
How does this help you? Not sure really, but I think if you are having problems sleeping, are really anxious and low, you should go for it. After all think what we have been through physically (think hormones) and mentally. They may just give you a holiday from the torture which is constant anxiety. One way to do it is to decide to give it 3 months, it will take that long to work properly. Then review it. People I know who don’t need medication tend to take themselves off it and stay off, this stuff isn’t addictive.
I do remember how devastated I was when I first realised I had no choice but to take the medication. I felt so useless, but I had two baby girls I could barely look after. You know that was harder than being told I had breast cancer.
Oops may have dumped on you rather than supported you. But, I really know what you are going through is so hard, but it will pass, honestly. I’ve got the tee-shirt.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Now what about another HUG…
Love, Gill
Gillieann ,you are very welcome to join us and any help thoughts appreciated. Been to GP - didn’t run away but felt like it !!!
Thank you so much Gill xxxx
I didn’t realise how much I was holding inside until I saw your post and had a little cry?
Every symptom I get, I think the worst. Fed up with putting myself through this every time.
I’ve decided not to burden my family with this anymore and am going to do this one on my own.
I get so much from this site, in terms of support from others and also advising ladies where I can.
Am truly grateful xxx
I am so glad guys, well done! This life stuff isn’t easy and it’s so not for wimps!
Another hug anyone!
Gillx
The one thing I’ve learned from anxiety and depression is that I am strong, it maybe messy sometimes (think screaming abdabs!) But I’ve survived, just as we are all dealing (in our ways) with breast cancer. Somewhere along the line I learned to forgive myself for my ‘weakness’, then to like myself and finally to love my spirit. Not easy, but I wish that for you all.
You are all so strong, and we all deserve a good quality of life. Huuuuuuuug!
Gillx
The one thing I’ve learned from anxiety and depression is that I am strong, it maybe messy sometimes (think screaming abdabs!) But I’ve survived, just as we are all dealing (in our ways) with breast cancer. Somewhere along the line I learned to forgive myself for my ‘weakness’, then to like myself and finally to love my spirit. Not easy, but I wish that for you all.
You are all so strong, and we all deserve a good quality of life. Huuuuuuuug!!!
Gillx